Statement by Dr. Jonathan Reiner, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at George Washington University Hospital

The Vice President has departed George Washington University
Hospital and has returned to his residence. The Vice President,
complaining of a productive cough and shortness of breath, was
evaluated at George Washington Medical Center today. Tests ruled out
any cardiac cause of the Vice President's symptoms. Tests also ruled
out pneumonia and other pulmonary causes. The Vice President likely
has a viral, upper respiratory infection.